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    The propaganda is the way the RIGHT wraps itself in the flag over every event of this sort. Indeed. I completely understand what propaganda is. A good example is how we used the the famous picture of the Iwo Jima flag raising to restore the US population's enthusiasm for the war as well as to sell war bonds which ultimately helped lead us to victory. Of course these ceremonies are meant to be inspirational and heart warming and indeed are propaganda in the broadest sense of the word. I just think it's a bit cynical to see it that way. To use it to spark a controversial debate in a thread that is meant to be a memorial of sorts is IMO absolutely no different than the right draping themselves in a flag over the topic. Now if it turned out that Monsoor actually fumbled his own grenade throw and he jumped on it then I could say you have a point but for now PO2 Monsoor is a hero and this isn't Wag the dog starring Dustin Hoffman. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Then: Managed a small DZ. Was in great shape and at the top of my game physically but was stoned constantly while not working. Now: Manage a small 4x4 shop. Am in OK shape but long for the days when I could leap small buildings in a single bound without waking up the next morning and immediately popping some motrin. Am clean and sober now and as a result am at the top of my game mentally. Looking into a new career in the tactical community as I'm bored as hell with what I do now. I miss skydiving and regret selling my gear. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    13. DZ.com is read by people who are either at work, waiting for the winds to calm down, or the clouds to clear. In ALL cases they'd much rather be skydiving. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Well I don't completely disagree and nor am I idealistic but I just think your perception of how the world works is a bit cynical in this regard....don't ya think? www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    The President of the United States has presented the Medal of Honor in the name of Congress since the United States code of Law for the Medal of Honor was formed in 1862. I find it amusing someone can perceive 146 years of ceremony as modern day propoganda. PO2 Monsoor is a hero to some and an inspiration to many. May he rest in peace. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    hiya there! www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Many of the other listed traits will come with kindness which is what I voted. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Hello, my name is Jason and I am a DZ.com lurker/thread killer/mostly ignored poster. I agree with you that it has been very clicky here the past year. This place reminds me a lot of middle school and highschool since I was an Air Force brat and always the "new kid." Not always an outsider but always on the outside looking in if you know what I mean. It is a very interesting perspective. I have learned quite a lot about human nature and social hierarchies and this thread of yours is by far the most clever and intelligent move I have seen in a long time. Nicely done! BTW nice to meet ya!
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    So much for forgiveness. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    I never hit anyone out of anger regardless of sex. However I will defend myself regardless of sex. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Do you know what you call a chick with two black eyes? A bitch that didn't listen the first time. That's not funny. Besides thats not how it goes. Its.... What do you say to a woman with two black eyes? Nothing! You already told her twice! www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    That's hilarious! "Stand up or you'll get tazed again. Stand up. Stand up. Stand up. Stand up." "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!" www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Now we're talking! www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Hell why not! Also we can wish for GPS as well. Never get a bad spot again! www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Invent a set of goggles with a heads up display that shows altitude and/or other important information. If you really want to get trick then add in the upgrade to tracking device so that the HUD will track and display all skydivers in the air whether in freefall or under canopy. Make it affordable and you'll be rich! www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    well? Should I assume thats a muck? www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    That IS awesome. Thanks for sharing. My respect for Geraldo just went up a knotch. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    You working at SSB? How ya liking the winds there? www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    I don't like what they have to say but I will defend their right to say it.
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    where is that? And its isolated? Looks a hell of a lot like the central coast. If so my gf and I are going camping this summer! www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    yep
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    a gund permit to go to the range and rent? Not in Cali so I'd assume no where else but I don't know. Get on the phone and call the range. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    well its just as easy to assume that they are lying to avoid shaming their country as it is to believe the Iranians forced them to lie. I'm not saying they did. I'm just questioning why they caved so quickly and with only the threat of imprisonment for 7 years. Maybe they are trained to as they did. I dont know. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Hold out as long as you can. Of course they were honest about the fact that we will all break, we are all expendable, and most of us will die in combat. Their honesty in bootcamp was refreshing. www.FourWheelerHB.com
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    Name rank and seriel number is what they taught us in the USMC. Nothing more than can be found on our dog tags. 1993 - 1997 www.FourWheelerHB.com